Job Description

• The schedule would consist of the following: Mon-Wed one week and Tues-Wed the following, 8 hours shifts 7:30am-4:00pm
• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • The Employee Health Nurse is responsible for developing and administering employee health, return to work, injury prevention and wellness programs.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  
  • Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) strives to protect and improve the health and safety of Samaritan Health Services' workforce. Employees are evaluated in the EH&S department at new hire for hospital and state required health testing and immunizations. EH&S team members provide assistance and consultation to management in the areas of hazard assessment, ergonomics, accident investigation, return-to-work and fitness-for-duty services. EH&S team members play a key role on safety, injury prevention, infection prevention and wellness committees. We also assist Human Resources with determining the appropriate work adaptations for employees with ADAAA requests.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent healthcare management experience required.
  • One (1) year experience in Employee Health and/or Occupational Health required. Two (2) years experience in emergency, critical care, or medical office nursing will be considered in lieu of employee/occupational health experience.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
  • Board certification in Occupational Health Nursing preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform one-on-one and group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Project Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple fast-moving projects with changing priorities, drivers and dependencies. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of an integrated team to achieve a goal.
  • Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Possess understanding and knowledge of occupational and environmental medicine, particularly the hazards and injuries related to health care workers. Ability to function independently within the scope of nursing practice or SOPs and/or in consultation with physician or other health care providers.
  • Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)
    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)
    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)
    Continually
    (67 - 100% of the time)
    WALK - INCLINE
    
    
    CLIMB - STAIRS
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40-60 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs
    
    
    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
    
    
    SQUAT Repetitive
    KNEEL (on knees)
    CRAWL (hands & knees)
    
    
    ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
    
    
    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
    PULL (0-20 pounds force)
    
    
    SIT
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54")20 - 40Lbs
    
    
    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
    
    
    BEND FORWARD at waist
    
    
    REACH - Upward
    PINCH Fingers
    GRASP Hand/Fist
    STAND
    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
    ROTATE TRUNK Standing
    REACH - Forward
    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
    FINGER DEXTERITY

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